United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Lee Anthony Crews
1984
Lee Anthony Crews served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Lee Crews was shot and killed during a struggle with a burglary suspect. He had responded to a local restaurant for a burglar alarm on Ashley Street and observed a person flee the scene. He chased that person into a nearby parking lot, and a struggle ensued. The perpetrator gained control of Patrolman Crews' service weapon and shot him. The man fled to Detroit, Michigan, where he was captured. He was returned to Georgia, where he was sentenced to life in prison. Patrolman Crews was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Valdosta Police Department for 6 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, two brothers, and two sisters.
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Valdosta Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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